Make sure to switch off the lights before cleaning. Remove the bulbs and tube lights from the fittings. A microfiber or cotton cloth works best for wiping them down. We all love a clean home, right?

When you start browsing to find the best smart bulbs for your house, you’ll see that most of them are LED bulbs. To a newcomer, terms like “LED” can get a little confusing. Sure, LED bulbs are ...

Vermonters will be able to buy only certain kinds of light bulbs soon. The state passed legislation this past May that bans the sale of fluorescent light bulbs and tubes that contain mercury. The ...

As inventors in the early 1900s vied to devise the best incandescent lightbulb, tungsten won out over carbon for making filaments. Today, however, there’s a form of carbon that was unknown back ...

Fluorescent lighting was once highly sought-after, but we know now that the risks outweigh the benefits, which is why one ...

is The Verge’s executive editor. He has covered tech, policy, and online creators for over a decade. The Philips Hue line of smart bulbs is growing today with the addition of a bunch of new lights, ...

Here’s why energy saving light bulbs have become so popular and how they light up our homes, schools and workplaces. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.